Agriculture News

By Judoemue M. Kollie Stakeholders of the fisheries sector have launched the Liberia Fisheries Governance Project, a new fisheries project aimed at strengthening governance within the sector. The launch of the new project was held recently in Monrovia and attended by the stakeholders, including fishmongers, fisher folks, the EU delegations in Liberia, CSOs, and the local media. The 3-years project …

By: Wilmot Konah    After 9 years of dedication to piggery farming, Leo Katakpah, a determined farmer, has transformed a modest pig farm into a thriving business that not only sustains his family but also contributes significantly to the local economy in Suakoko District, Bong County. He urged other farmers to consider pig farming as a gainful agriculture practice and …

UNDP Press Release /08/21/2024 Over 50 farmers from 14 cooperatives in six counties participated in a four-day intensive training on commercial farming and the safe handling and management of agrochemicals at the Central Agriculture Research Institute (CARI) in Bong County on 14-17 August 2024. The exercise is in continuation of a series of skills training for farmer cooperatives in Gbarpolu, …

Written by Judoemue M. Kollie The Ministry of Agriculture on Thursday, August 15, 2024, officially launched the 2024 National Agriculture Fair, a significant event aimed at promoting agricultural innovation, boosting local production, and enhancing food security across the nation. The launch event took place in the conference room of the Ministry situated at the Ministerial Complex in Monrovia.  The event …

Written by Thomas West Smallholder farmer Eric Sarmue based in Salala District, Bong County is facing an uphill battle to sustain his family’s livelihood through mixed crops farming.  With his modest plot of land, Eric Sarmue a father of ten children has been striving to cultivate a diverse range of crops, including cassava, maize, and vegetables, to ensure food security …

By: Joseph Titus Yekeryan JORWAH, Bong County- Farmers in Jorwah and its surrounding villages are facing severe challenges as the Jorwah-Gbarnga road remains impassable. For over a week now, vehicles have been unable to traverse the route, leaving local farmers unable to transport their produce to market. The consequences are dire, with crops beginning to rot in the fields and …

Written by Wilmot Konah, Radio Gbarnga, Bong County In a bold move aimed at revitalizing Liberia’s agricultural research and development, the Minister of Agriculture, Dr.  Alexander Nuetah has announced plans to rebrand the Central Agriculture Research Institute (CARI) as a professional and technical institution, free from political interference. This pronouncement was made at the induction ceremony of Dr. Arthur Bob …

By LAEJNET A delegation from the Inter-African Coffee Organization (IACO) met with President Joseph Boakai in Monrovia on Thursday, August 8, 2024.  The delegation led by IACO Secretary-General, Solomon Rutega and Dr. Celestine Gataryiha, Director of Research and Development discussed strategies to rejuvenate Liberia’s coffee industry, which has faced challenges over the years due to economic and environmental factors. During …

By O’Neill A.R. Philips Farmers in Gbarpolu County have been alarmed over the mass destruction of their farms by rooming elephants. The affected farmers are from Zuo, Tumuquelleh, Gbaryama towns, and surrounding villages in Dongbea Chiefdom, Barma clan in Gbarpolu County. Speaking with The Liberia Agricultural and Environmental Journalists Network in Gbarpolu, the farmers said over the last few weeks, …

-Says Bomi is A Prospect for Gov’t Agriculture Agenda By O’Neill A.R. Philips As the Government of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai gears up to revamp and improve agriculture productivity in the country, farmers in Bomi County are ready to promote the “Liberians Feed Yourself agenda.” During a tour recently in Western Liberia, most of the farmers expressed their excitement that …